Applying to the EPM program this admissions cycle? This blog post is for you.

Recruitment season begins

Last weekend, Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management Executive Director, Jessica Penrose, traveled to UC Riverside to attend the California Forum for Diversity in Higher Education Graduate School Fair. This event brings together approximately 1,000 pre-selected students, high-achieving undergraduate and master's students enrolled at colleges and universities within California (California Diversity Forum, 2022). Students have the opportunity to explore graduate opportunities and resources by participating in numerous workshops throughout the day. The Graduate School Fair featured hundreds of colleges and universities from around the country. This event kicked off this year's recruitment and admissions season! 

The program participates in a number of recruitment events, including Envision UC Davis, which is a program that enables California's most promising prospective graduate students to visit UC Davis to learn about graduate programs, funding and research. Envision participants are able to meet with staff, students and faculty of the program(s) they are interested in. If you're a California resident who hopes to attend graduate school in fall 2026, consider applying to the Envision program. Accommodations, most meals, and transportation subsidies are provided for all accepted applicants. Participants of this program are granted an application fee waiver if they decide to apply for admission to a UC Davis graduate program.

Upcoming events

In-person

Tomorrow, 10/23, EPM staff will table at the UC Davis Graduate and Law School Fair on campus. This event is free and open to the public. If you're around the quad, stop by and see us! 

Informational webinars

If you're interested in learning more about the Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management before submitting your application, join one of our two upcoming admissions webinars! In the webinar, we will cover the following topics:

• In-depth program overview
• Career outlooks
• Example student projects with environmental orgs
• Admissions
• Funding
• Q+A session

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 4:30-5:30am PST | Register here

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 9:00-10:00am PST | Register here

*both webinars consist of the same content

Admissions information for prospective EPM applicants

Are you considering applying to the Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management for Fall 2025? We have a collection of resources available to you as you work to craft your application. Be sure to review these resources to help you prepare the best application package possible.

• Required materials
• Frequently asked questions
• Admissions criteria
• Application fee fellowship (for qualifying students)
• Funding your degree
• Why choose UC Davis?
• Incoming cohort profile

Tips for your application

We highly recommend that all applicants review the Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management's admissions rubric. This rubric is used by our Admissions Committee to review and evaluate all applications received. Our admissions criteria encompasses a holistic review that considers six demonstrated attributes beyond your GPA. Our goal is to identify candidates who will thrive in our academic environment and positively contribute to our program. 

We can't wait to review your application!